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DOHA: The world’s best players are in town to fight for the Qatar Classic 2005 crowns at the Khalifa Squash Complex.
With prize money amounting to a whopping $230,000, it is no surprise to see world No.1 Thierry Lincou of France lead the brigade in the PSA event .
World No.1 Rachael Grinham of Australia will be the main attraction in the Wispa tournament.
Both events – which start proper from tomorrow – will be held simoultanaeously at the Khalifa Squash Complex, a venue which has hosted many great squash names in the past.
Nabil Ali bin Ali
Lincou, who won the World Open here last year, will defend his Qatar Classic title. Lincou last year beat Lee Beachill of England to lift the title.
Beachill will also sweat it out for honours in Doha as will world No.2 Jonathon Power of Canada, world No.3 David Palmer of Australia, world No.5 Amr Shabana of Egypt, world No.6 Peter Nicol of England, and world No.7 Anthony Ricketts of Australia.
In the women’s event, Grinham will have to deal with strong challenges from last year’s winner and world No.2 Vanessa Atkinson of the Netherlands, world No.3 Nicol David of Malaysia, world No.4 Natalie Grinham of Australia, world No.5 Linda Elriani of England, and world No.6 Vicky Botwright of England.
The British Open champions Ricketts (men) and David (women) will also be seen in action this week.
According to Nabil Ali bin Ali, the president of the Qatar Squash Federation (QSF), the winner of the PSA Qatar Classic 2005 will receive $16,682.
The losing finalist will get richer by $10,962.
The winner of the Wispa Qatar Classic 2005 will be awarded $14,535 for her efforts, while the runner up will get $9,832.
The new event, which ends on November 27, will be the last event prior to the World Open that will be held in Hong Kong immediately after the conclusion of Qatar Classic 2005.
Nabil yesterday said: “We are ready to stage Qatar Classic 2005. The fans in Doha can expect top quality squash, something they have seen in the past also. Qatar continues to host this world class event because of our great reputation in squash circles.”
The QSF president added: “The players are coming to Doha after a hectic month of squash on the PSA and Wispa circuits. Thankfully we don’t have any pull-outs or major injuries to any of the players who will compete here.”
With prize money amounting to a whopping $230,000, it is no surprise to see world No.1 Thierry Lincou of France lead the brigade in the PSA event .
World No.1 Rachael Grinham of Australia will be the main attraction in the Wispa tournament.
Both events – which start proper from tomorrow – will be held simoultanaeously at the Khalifa Squash Complex, a venue which has hosted many great squash names in the past.
Nabil Ali bin Ali
Lincou, who won the World Open here last year, will defend his Qatar Classic title. Lincou last year beat Lee Beachill of England to lift the title.
Beachill will also sweat it out for honours in Doha as will world No.2 Jonathon Power of Canada, world No.3 David Palmer of Australia, world No.5 Amr Shabana of Egypt, world No.6 Peter Nicol of England, and world No.7 Anthony Ricketts of Australia.
In the women’s event, Grinham will have to deal with strong challenges from last year’s winner and world No.2 Vanessa Atkinson of the Netherlands, world No.3 Nicol David of Malaysia, world No.4 Natalie Grinham of Australia, world No.5 Linda Elriani of England, and world No.6 Vicky Botwright of England.
The British Open champions Ricketts (men) and David (women) will also be seen in action this week.
According to Nabil Ali bin Ali, the president of the Qatar Squash Federation (QSF), the winner of the PSA Qatar Classic 2005 will receive $16,682.
The losing finalist will get richer by $10,962.
The winner of the Wispa Qatar Classic 2005 will be awarded $14,535 for her efforts, while the runner up will get $9,832.
The new event, which ends on November 27, will be the last event prior to the World Open that will be held in Hong Kong immediately after the conclusion of Qatar Classic 2005.
Nabil yesterday said: “We are ready to stage Qatar Classic 2005. The fans in Doha can expect top quality squash, something they have seen in the past also. Qatar continues to host this world class event because of our great reputation in squash circles.”
The QSF president added: “The players are coming to Doha after a hectic month of squash on the PSA and Wispa circuits. Thankfully we don’t have any pull-outs or major injuries to any of the players who will compete here.”
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